Our Customer Reviews

I would highly recommend the kiwi experience to anyone wanting to travel round and see the whole of New Zealand. We traveled with a bit longer than the minimum time required which I would say is a must, due to being able to spend longer in some places so that it doesn’t feel like you’re on a bus all the time. It is a lot of young people so maybe not the best for anyone older, however for most backpackers it is the perfect way to travel. There is a lot of driving involved and when sent out itinerary we started to worry we would be on the bus 12 hours some days, however you do stop very frequently and the bus drivers make sure you stop at good photo points and at supermarkets for before you arrive somewhere. We would recommend definitely looking at the app to see what activities are available everywhere and to try and decide where people would spend extra days as early as they can. The busses can get very booked up so we found it s lot easier and more reassuring having our whole trip booked so we knew where we would be, so in this aspect it is not as hop on hop off as we thought, however still suited. It is extremely helpful that you get a nights accommodation guaranteed at each stop as usually these hostels are very good quality and in the perfect location, but we would say to make sure to pre book accommodation if staying somewhere longer, and to check online as sometimes can be bought cheaper. Overall, we have loved our kiwi experience trip, and the drivers knowledge and helpfulness is excellent.

FANTASTIC trip. Would recommend

Bought the kiwi pass when on offer and it worked out such great value for money. It makes the trip painless by organizing near enough everything you do. So easy to make friends and sign up for activities. Sometimes the stops seem a little excessive other times you cant wait for them! great trip - thanks KIWI.

My five months in New Zealand have been amazing. Kiwi Experience was a highlight for me. I was so nervous at first but soon made friends. Some of those friends will now be life long friends with many 'once in a lifetime' activities experienced together. Thank you so much Kiwi Experience, I've had the time of my life.

First time traveling alone, so I was looking for a way in which I could do my own thing but still get help planning my itinerary and meet up with other solo travelers. Kiwi Experience was a great answer to that question.

I bought my Super Funky Chicken tour ticket online in January online.

Good desicion, if don't have that much time. You get a well supported by Kiwi. Activities and accommodation are offered, which is great and makes the trip easier. Especially if you don't have that much time in NZ, kiwi perfect for see as much as possible. The bus drivers (mostly very funny - loved Ben L. and the Cowboy) also tell you interesting things about them. That's what you don't have when you're traveling by a regional bus. And you quickly get to know new people.

The best part was Cowboy but it wasn’t so fun when there was 30 min walks on almost every bustour.

Amazing experience from day 1. Loads of stuff to do along the way with great information.

I bought the whole kit and Caboodle pass to travel trough NZ. And I definitely recommend this for people travelling alone or in pairs! Perfect way to easily travel around and meet cool people!